Imagine developing a finer control knob for artificial intelligence (AI) applications like Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT. Mikhail Belkin, a professor with UC San Diego’s Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI) – part of the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences (SCIDS) – has been working with a team that has done just that. Specifically, the researchers have discovered a method that allows for more precise steering and modification of large language models (LLMs) – the powerful AI systems behind tools like Gemini and ChatGPT. Belkin said that this breakthrough could lead to safer, more reliable and more adaptable AI….Continue Reading Steering AI: New Technique Offers More Control Over Large Language Models

As data-driven decision-making and artificial intelligence (AI) become essential across virtually all industries to stay competitive, the demand for skilled data science professionals is skyrocketing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected a 42% job growth in the field between 2023 and 2033. As AI and data science reshape the workforce, professionals with expertise in this field are more valuable than ever….Continue Reading The Data Science Boom: How UC San Diego is Preparing Professionals for the Future

A year into its launch, UC San Diego’s online Master of Data Science (MDS) program is empowering a diverse new generation of students to make their mark on the rapidly expanding data science industry. As the university’s first venture into online education at the graduate level, the accessible online program allows students to earn a…Continue Reading UC San Diego’s Online Master of Data Science Program Paves the Way Forward

The University of California San Diego is launching its first online graduate degree program this fall to help meet the demand for data scientists as companies across all sectors seek to leverage vast amounts of data into meaningful insights. Applications for the new Master of Data Science Online program are now open. Jointly offered by…Continue Reading Educating the Next Generation of Data Scientists, Virtually